Paul Kwan
Plano,TX
Summary
Forward-thinking and customer-focused software professional with superior communication skills and expertise in various technical platforms. Understands and meets both client and employer needs and develops highly functional, robust and easy-to-use applications. Excels as hands-on developer and oversees work of software teams.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Engineer
Fujitsu Network Communications
05.2000 - Current
- Worked with software development, planning and system engineering team members to review system specification and software requirement.
- Documented, developed and supported features such as, internal fiber cable verification, auto provisioning of fiber connection, auto-provisioning of equipment and interfaces, internal fiber test to detect miscalling in CDC (Colorless Directionless Contentionless) system.
- Developed user interface using Yang and TL-1.
- Ported OSPF to OSE OS. Worked on IP stack to integrate with OSPF protocol. Developed user interface and middle layer software to manage and operate OSPF protocol.
- Wrote HLD and developed security features, such as intrusion detection, IP access list, user id aging and security logging system.
- Worked on prototype of traffic engineering exchange and service provisioning using MPLS protocol.
- Developed and executed system test cases.
- Trained new hire and intern student.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Tested methodology with writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
- Provided guidance and mentored less-experienced staff members.
Software Engineer
Alcatel USA
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed specification and architecture for new Cross Connect product. Prototyped with third party software to handle High Availability.
Software Engineer
Bell Northern Research
07.1992 - 07.1998
- Developed TL-1 router software as a gateway to remote Network Elements.
- Developed trace route feature for OSI network later.
- Developed flash logging driver on HP UNIX for a new OC192 OPC (operating center network element).
- Supported SS7 LPP product.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering With Computer Concentration
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO08.1986
Skills
- Software Development Standards
- Software Testing and Validation
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Programming Languages: C, C, Python
- Agile/Scrum Methodology
- Code and Quality Standards
- Source and Version Control: Git, Github
- Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Debugging and Troubleshooting
- Embedded System Development
Accomplishments
- Quiet Hero award.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Software Engineer
Fujitsu Network Communications
05.2000 - Current
Software Engineer
Alcatel USA
07.1998 - 05.2000
Software Engineer
Bell Northern Research
07.1992 - 07.1998
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering With Computer Concentration
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Colorado State University
- Lean Six Sigma
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